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Domain name policing and enforcement

Safenames Ltd

• 15 Apr

  2021

  Understanding the UDRP: how counsel can overcome uncertainty in proceedings

  Counsel often has the difficult task of assessing the likelihood of success in UDRP proceedings, which can lead to giving percentage estimates to clients. However, deeper understanding of the policy and careful assessment of a case help counsel identify and convey shortcomings to their clients early on. Full text

• 8 Apr

  2021

  Limitations of the concept of ‘constructive notice’ in the UDRP

  The concept of ‘constructive notice’ has been discussed in several UDRP decisions in the past. However, it is only ever applied in narrow circumstances and complainants attempting to rely on it face a number of risks. Full text

• 18 Mar

  2021

  Rightmove successfully proves similarity in ‘.uk’ dispute

  Rightmove has recovered the domain name ‘righttrade.uk’ through the ‘.uk’ registry domain dispute resolution procedure, after successfully proving that the domain name was similar enough to the RIGHTMOVE trademark. Full text

• 4 Mar

  2021

  How UDRP proceedings are helping brands tackle punysquatting

  Punycode cybersquatting can cause significant damage to reputable brands. A number of cases, including one targeting BMW customers, reveals why brand owners – especially those that do not use the Latin alphabet – should familiarise themselves with the best methods of protecting their domain names from such attacks. Full text

• 18 Feb

  2021

  Post-Brexit roadmap – restrictions on ‘.fr’ domain registrations explained

  The United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union has had major consequences for UK residents looking to register ‘.fr’ domain names. Here are the key points for brand owners to be aware of. Full text

• 28 Jan

  2021

  Cybersquatting trends and strategies that brand owners need to know

  As the covid-19 pandemic has led to a surge in online scams, it is vital that brand owners are fully versed in protecting their reputation, goods and services. With cybersquatting being the main form of online fraud, experts give their insight into how best to tackle this. Full text